Downtown Fort Lauderdale may not boast the beachfront allure of A1A or the artistic edge of Flagler Village, but its dining scene is not to be overlooked. Centered around the vibrant Las Olas Boulevard and bordered by the meandering New River, downtown has transformed into a thriving culinary destination, complementing the already impressive food culture of Fort Lauderdale as a whole. Here, the energetic atmosphere of the city blends with diverse global cuisines in stylish ways.
Whether you’re disembarking from a yacht for the day, catching a matinee at the Broward Center, or simply feeling hungry after running errands, here are ten spots—listed in alphabetical order—that showcase how downtown Fort Lauderdale’s food scene is thriving like never before.
Boathouse at the Riverside
620 SE Fourth St., Fort Lauderdale
954-377-5494…